A described example system may include a connection engine, a capture engine, and a command engine. In that example, the connection engine wirelessly connects to an imaging device having a media location for placing media; the capture engine captures an image of media at the media location; and the command engine coordinates movement of the media in response to a capture operation or in preparation to perform the capture operation. In another example, an imaging device includes a media tray, a pick, a processor resource, and a memory resource having executable instructions that cause coordination of the pick to, in response to an indication that a sheet of media is captured from a capture device, generate movement of the sheet of media away from the media tray or movement the sheet of media on to the media tray.
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1. A device comprising: a processor; and a memory storing a set of instructions executable by the processor to cause the device to: receive from an imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available at a media location of the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet at the media location of the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and instruct the imaging device to coordinate a movement of the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image.
A device coordinates media capture and movement with an imaging device. The device has a processor and memory with instructions. The device receives a signal from the imaging device that a media sheet (like paper) is ready to be captured. In response, the device captures an image of the media sheet. After capturing the image, the device tells the imaging device to move the media sheet.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor to cause the device to: enable the capture operation in response to a first indication from the imaging device that the media sheet is sensed at the media location of the imaging device; and disable the capture operation in response to a second indication from the imaging device that the media sheet is not sensed at the media location.
The device described above (a device comprising: a processor; and a memory storing a set of instructions executable by the processor to cause the device to: receive from an imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available at a media location of the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet at the media location of the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and instruct the imaging device to coordinate a movement of the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) enables image capture when the imaging device signals that a media sheet is present. Conversely, it disables image capture when the imaging device signals that the media sheet is no longer present. This uses sensor feedback to control capture availability.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor to cause the device to: send a command to the imaging device in response to a determination of whether to disable an imaging device feature based on a state of a capture session.
The device described above (a device comprising: a processor; and a memory storing a set of instructions executable by the processor to cause the device to: receive from an imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available at a media location of the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet at the media location of the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and instruct the imaging device to coordinate a movement of the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) sends commands to the imaging device to disable features. This happens based on the status of the current image capture session, allowing the device to control the imaging device's operation.
4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor to cause the device to: perform capture cycles until an indication is received from the imaging device that there is no media sheet at the media location, a capture cycle including: a capture operation of capturing an image of a media sheet; and a movement operation of moving the media sheet away from a capture zone of the media location and moving another media sheet towards the capture zone.
The device described above (a device comprising: a processor; and a memory storing a set of instructions executable by the processor to cause the device to: receive from an imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available at a media location of the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet at the media location of the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and instruct the imaging device to coordinate a movement of the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) performs repeated capture cycles until the imaging device signals that no more media sheets are present. Each cycle involves capturing an image of a media sheet and then signaling the imaging device to move that sheet away from the capture area and move a new sheet into the capture area, automating batch processing.
5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising: a camera to be kept stationary while the image of the media sheet is captured, wherein: the media sheet is stationary while the image is captured; and the image is processed based on a perspective determination of the camera relative to a capture zone plane.
The device described above (a device comprising: a processor; and a memory storing a set of instructions executable by the processor to cause the device to: receive from an imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available at a media location of the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet at the media location of the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and instruct the imaging device to coordinate a movement of the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) has a stationary camera that captures the image of the media sheet. The media sheet is also stationary during the image capture. The captured image is then processed, taking into account the camera's perspective relative to the capture area.
6. A non-transitory computer-readable memory resource storing a set of instructions executable by a processor resource of a mobile device to cause the mobile device to coordinate media capture and media movement with an imaging device, wherein the set of instructions is to cause the mobile device to: receive from the imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and send an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image.
A mobile device coordinates media capture and movement with an imaging device. The mobile device's memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause it to receive a signal from the imaging device that a media sheet is ready for capture. In response, the mobile device captures an image of the sheet. Once the image is captured, the mobile device instructs the imaging device to move the sheet.
7. The non-transitory computer-readable memory resource of claim 6 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor resource to cause the mobile device to: perform a pairing operation with the imaging device; and receive an indication that the media sheet is located on a tray of the imaging device.
The mobile device described above (a non-transitory computer-readable memory resource storing a set of instructions executable by a processor resource of a mobile device to cause the mobile device to coordinate media capture and media movement with an imaging device, wherein the set of instructions is to cause the mobile device to: receive from the imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and send an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) first performs a pairing operation with the imaging device, establishing a connection. The mobile device also receives an indication that the media sheet is located on a tray of the imaging device.
8. The non-transitory computer-readable memory resource of claim 6 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor resource to cause the mobile device to: send a capture state to the imaging device after the capture of the image while the media sheet still exists on a tray of the imaging device; and wherein the capture of the image happens in response to an indication that the media sheet has passed out of line of sight of a camera of the mobile device.
The mobile device described above (a non-transitory computer-readable memory resource storing a set of instructions executable by a processor resource of a mobile device to cause the mobile device to coordinate media capture and media movement with an imaging device, wherein the set of instructions is to cause the mobile device to: receive from the imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and send an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) sends its capture state to the imaging device after the image capture, while the media sheet is still on the tray. Capturing the image happens only after the media sheet has moved out of the mobile device camera's view.
9. The non-transitory computer-readable memory resource of claim 6 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor resource to cause the mobile device to: initiate a capture session based on a load mechanism at the imaging device being activated; continue capture cycles until the load mechanism is deactivated; and provide an indication that the capture session is complete in response to the deactivation of the load mechanism.
The mobile device described above (a non-transitory computer-readable memory resource storing a set of instructions executable by a processor resource of a mobile device to cause the mobile device to coordinate media capture and media movement with an imaging device, wherein the set of instructions is to cause the mobile device to: receive from the imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and send an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) starts an image capture session when a loading mechanism on the imaging device is activated. It continues capturing images as long as the loading mechanism remains active. The session ends and signals completion when the loading mechanism is deactivated.
10. The non-transitory computer-readable memory resource of claim 6 , wherein the set of instructions is executable by the processor resource to cause the mobile device to: modify the captured image using an image processing technique; and provide a preview of a completed capture job including the captured image.
The mobile device described above (a non-transitory computer-readable memory resource storing a set of instructions executable by a processor resource of a mobile device to cause the mobile device to coordinate media capture and media movement with an imaging device, wherein the set of instructions is to cause the mobile device to: receive from the imaging device an indication that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capture an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and send an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) modifies the captured image using an image processing technique and provides a preview of the finished capture job, showing the processed image.
11. A method for a mobile device to coordinate media capture and media movement with an imaging device, comprising: waiting, by the mobile device, to receive an indication from an imaging device indicating that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capturing, by a camera of the mobile device, an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and sending, by a processor of the mobile device, an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image.
A mobile device coordinates media capture and movement with an imaging device. The mobile device waits for a signal from the imaging device indicating that a media sheet is ready for capture. The mobile device's camera captures the image of the sheet. After the image is captured, the mobile device's processor sends a signal to the imaging device to move the media sheet.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising: prior to receiving the indication that the media sheet is available at the imaging device, performing, by the processor of the mobile device, a pairing operation with the imaging device.
The method of coordinating media capture described above (waiting, by the mobile device, to receive an indication from an imaging device indicating that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capturing, by a camera of the mobile device, an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and sending, by a processor of the mobile device, an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) first involves the mobile device pairing with the imaging device, establishing a connection before waiting for the media sheet ready signal.
13. The method of claim 11 , further comprising: sending a capture state to the imaging device after the capture of the image while the media sheet still exists on a tray of the imaging device.
The method of coordinating media capture described above (waiting, by the mobile device, to receive an indication from an imaging device indicating that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capturing, by a camera of the mobile device, an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and sending, by a processor of the mobile device, an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) includes sending a capture state to the imaging device after the image is captured, while the media sheet is still on the imaging device's tray.
14. The method of claim 11 , comprising: initiating, by the processor of the mobile device, a capture session based on a load mechanism at the imaging device being activated; continuing, by the processor, capture cycles until the load mechanism at the imaging device is deactivated; and providing, by the processor, an indication that the capture session is complete in response to the deactivation of the load mechanism.
The method of coordinating media capture described above (waiting, by the mobile device, to receive an indication from an imaging device indicating that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capturing, by a camera of the mobile device, an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and sending, by a processor of the mobile device, an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) includes initiating a capture session based on the imaging device's loading mechanism being activated. Capture cycles continue until the loading mechanism is deactivated. The processor signals session completion when the loading mechanism deactivates.
15. The method of claim 11 , further comprising: modifying the captured image using an image processing technique, and providing a preview of a completed capture job including the captured image.
The method of coordinating media capture described above (waiting, by the mobile device, to receive an indication from an imaging device indicating that a media sheet is available on the imaging device for capture; capturing, by a camera of the mobile device, an image of the media sheet on the imaging device in response to receipt of the indication that the media sheet is available; and sending, by a processor of the mobile device, an instruction to the imaging device to move the media sheet in response to a completion of the capture of the image) includes using an image processing technique to modify the captured image and then provides a preview of the completed capture job showing the modified image.
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